As the Modi government completes 11 years in office, its initiatives to simplify doing business have shown significant impact across the country. In Bhopal, Arnav Gupta, inspired by the Startup India initiative, launched his IT company with three partners. Today, their platform operates in over 18 countries, serving more than 800 clients and nearly 1 lakh daily users. Arnav credits both the Madhya Pradesh government and Startup India for providing mentorship and investor support. In Patna, Alok, Managing Director of Cowarking Studio, began his co-working space venture in 2018 with ₹25 lakh. His company now operates over 50 centers across India.India is currently the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. Key reforms under Modi’s leadership—such as removal of retrospective taxation and reduction in corporate tax—have boosted investor confidence. According to the World Bank, India’s “Ease of Doing Business” rank improved significantly, reflecting a more business-friendly environment.
